Malaysian developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/s-p-setia">SP Setia</a> is the latest to jump into St Leonards booming Transport Oriented Development precinct.

The developer, which has previously delivered Sapphire by the Gardens apartment development in Melbourne, identified the Atchison Street site in 2023. It filed a Scoping Report around 12 months ago, and now has revealed the designs for the new&nbsp;40-storey mixed-use tower.

The State Significant Development Application covers <a href="https://next-portal.urban.com.au/projects/14650/summary">20-22 Atchison Street</a>, a 1,374 sqm site positioned between St Leonards Station and the new Crows Nest Metro station.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cox-architecture">COX Architecture</a>, the project would deliver 181 apartments, above a four-storey commercial podium, five basement levels, and new public domain works along Mitchell Street. The apartment mix comprises 35 one-bedroom apartments, 39 one-bedroom-plus-study apartments, 85 two-bedroom apartments, and 22 three-bedroom residences.

The proposal has been lodged as a shop-top housing development under the NSW Government’s TOD planning pathway, which allows increased density around key transport infrastructure. The site sits within the recently rezoned Crows Nest Accelerated TOD Precinct.

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SP Setia acquired the Atchison Street site as part of its continued expansion into the Australian apartment market. In comments made to City &amp; Country (The Edge Malaysia) in 2023, SP Setia President and CEO Datuk Choong Kai Wai described the acquisition as “a strategic move” aligned with the group’s post-pandemic market recovery strategy.

“Our target for this exceptional development is local and overseas buyers, including first-home buyers, downsizers and investors,” Choong said.

The tower has been designed as a slender vertical form rising from a mixed-use podium, with COX Architecture positioning the development as a response to the evolving St Leonards and Crows Nest skyline.

“The purpose of the project is to facilitate the delivery of high-quality housing at a strategically located site and deliver a built tower outcome that is consistent with the desired future character of St Leonards and aligns with the TOD controls,” the design report stated.

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The podium would incorporate retail uses fronting Atchison Street, commercial tenancies, landscaped communal areas, and pedestrian improvements along Mitchell Street. Vehicle access and loading would be consolidated via Atchison Lane.

Residents would have access to more than 665 sqm of communal indoor and outdoor spaces, while the development proposes 96 parking spaces across five basement levels.

The proposal also includes a commitment for 10 per cent of residential floor space to be allocated toward affordable housing through a monetary contribution.

COX said the tower form responds directly to the emerging high-density character of the precinct while seeking to maximise solar access, cross ventilation, and outlook from apartments.

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“The building is orientated towards north,” the Apartment Design Guide compliance report noted, adding that the tower’s slim form was driven by the constrained inner-urban site dimensions.

The design also incorporates landscaped setbacks and communal open space at podium level, intended to soften the interface with surrounding streets and improve pedestrian amenity.

The project adds to a growing wave of redevelopment proposals reshaping St Leonards and Crows Nest following the opening of the Sydney Metro City line and the NSW Government’s push for higher-density housing around major transport nodes.

Last week Stockland filed plans just down the road. They want to build a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/601-pacific-highway-st-leonards-nsw-2065">52-storey tower on Pacific Highway</a>.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-stockland-plans-52-storey-538-apartment-st-leonards-tower">First look: Stockland plans 52-storey, 538-apartment St Leonards tower&nbsp;</a>

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First look: SP Setia targets St Leonards skyline with 40-storey TOD tower

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/urban-property-group">Urban Property Group</a> has revealed plans for a new mixed-use tower at 10 Dangar Street, Wickham, advancing a proposal that would reshape the southern gateway to Newcastle’s city centre with one of the city’s tallest residential buildings.

The State Significant Development proposal, now on exhibition, seeks approval for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/bowline-10-dangar-street-wickham-nsw-2293">43-storey tower</a> immediately adjacent to the Newcastle Interchange. The project would deliver around 200 apartments, including 42 affordable housing dwellings, alongside 99 co-living units, a 171-room hotel, retail space, and new public domain integrated through the site.

The scheme marks a significant escalation of plans previously approved for the site. Urban Property Group took over the prominent 2,904 sqm parcel, where excavation and demolition had already commenced under an earlier consent for a 14-storey mixed-use development.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/sjb-architects">SJB</a>, the tower has been conceived as a landmark transit-oriented development anchored to the Newcastle Interchange precinct. The proposal includes 245 build-to-sell apartments across a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom residences, as well as two penthouses. Fifteen apartments and one operational unit are earmarked for NDIS housing. The co-living component would add a further 99 units, while the podium would accommodate retail uses and hotel facilities.

SJB said the site presents “a valuable opportunity to anchor the precinct by setting the standard for design, active ground planes and character at the key southern gateway.”

The architecture responds directly to the site’s position beside major transport infrastructure and within one of Newcastle’s fastest-evolving urban renewal precincts. The tower form sits above a sculpted podium designed to frame new public spaces, including a through-site pedestrian link connecting Station Street to Hannell Street, landscaped plazas, and activated retail edges.

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The design report describes the project as part of the broader transition of Wickham into “a vibrant, high-quality mixed-use urban precinct” that leverages proximity to the station, open space, and regional connectivity.

A detailed public art strategy has also been prepared for the development. The strategy positions the project as “a transit-oriented development of state significance at the gateway to Newcastle’s city centre” and outlines a series of integrated artworks responding to Newcastle’s industrial and transport heritage.

Creative Road’s curatorial framework for the project, titled Unveil, draws on “stratified surfaces, carved volumes, and light-filled apertures” while referencing Newcastle’s transformation from an industrial city into a contemporary education and technology hub.

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The proposal is being advanced through the NSW Housing Delivery Authority pathway after being declared State Significant Development in June 2025. The accompanying scoping report states the development aims to “maximise the site’s proximity to the Newcastle Interchange by delivering transit-oriented development” while increasing housing supply and affordable housing provision within the Newcastle LGA.

Urban Property Group’s plans align with the long-term strategic vision established under the Wickham Master Plan, which identified the interchange precinct as suitable for substantial uplift in height and density. The current proposal would significantly intensify that vision, positioning the tower among the tallest developments proposed for Newcastle.

The site sits immediately north of the Newcastle Interchange, bounded by Dangar Street, Hannell Street, and Charles Street. It is surrounded by a rapidly growing cluster of residential towers and mixed-use projects that have emerged following the completion of the light rail and transport interchange.

First look: Urban Property Group unveils Newcastle’s latest tower at Wickham interchange

Bottega House has completed settlement of a landmark riverfront site in Macquarie Street, St Lucia, representing its first major Brisbane development.&nbsp;

Positioned on the banks of the Brisbane River, the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/180-macquarie-street-st-lucia-qld-4067">premium site at 180 Macquarie Street</a> features uninterrupted river frontage in one of Brisbane’s most tightly held residential precincts.&nbsp;

The proposed development, currently under assessment with Brisbane City Council, has been designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/plus-studio">Plus Studio</a> with interiors by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/mim-design">Mim Design</a> and will deliver a boutique collection of premium residences positioned specifically for owner occupiers and downsizers.&nbsp;

The residences are set to redefine luxury apartment living in the area, with a focus on architectural quality, refined finishes, landscape integration and elevated amenities including curated wellness facilities, resort-style pools and recreation spaces rarely seen in the local market.&nbsp;

Exclusive sales for the project will be led by Keenan &amp; Byrne, ahead of an anticipated launch later this year.&nbsp;

Bottega House Managing Director Nick Malloch said the project reflects the group’s ambition to deliver a highly curated residential offering within one of Brisbane’s most tightly held precincts.&nbsp;

“This is an incredibly rare riverfront opportunity and one we have approached with a long-term perspective,” Malloch said.&nbsp;

“Our vision from the outset was to create a boutique collection of residences that feel more like private homes than traditional apartments, with generous proportions, refined finishes and exceptional amenity throughout."

Malloch says there is a&nbsp;lack of premium owner-occupier stock of this quality in the market, particularly for downsizers wanting space, privacy and a true lifestyle offering without compromise.&nbsp;

"Demand is expected to be strong given the scarcity of premium riverfront opportunities of this nature within Brisbane’s inner-west."&nbsp;

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The arrival of the first piling rig officially marks the commencement of construction at SIERA’s new beachside apartment development, Exhale, in Northcliffe.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/exhale-surfers-paradise-8-enderley-avenue-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Exhale</a>, a glass-encased tower featuring 54 large-scale apartments at 8 Enderley Avenue, is SIERA’s third Gold Coast development. It follows the recently completed PIPIS Bilinga beachfront project, which achieved suburb-record prices, and the soon-to-be-completed Chevron Island development, Tapestry.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/siera">SIERA</a> Founder and Managing Director Brent Thompson said the arrival of the piling rig represented a significant milestone for the development, which is scheduled for completion in late 2028.

Over the next month, around 260 piles are expected to be installed as work progresses on the basement structure. The building is anticipated to rise above ground level early next year, before unveiling its sculptural glass curtain wall, developed in collaboration with specialist façade engineers.

“The façade was designed to maximise panoramic coastal views while creating a distinctive architectural identity,” Thompson said.

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Designed by BDA Architecture, Exhale will comprise just 54 two- and three-bedroom residences across 26 levels, a level of low-density living rarely delivered in this beachside pocket between Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach.

The project has been conceived as a resident-only building, with no short-stay accommodation permitted. SIERA says the model is intended to appeal to long-term owner-occupiers rather than transient holiday demand.

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Residences have been designed with large-format layouts and expansive glazing, with most apartments featuring more than 30 metres of glass frontage to maximise natural light and ocean views.

The amenity offering spans two levels and centres on wellness and lifestyle, including a heated magnesium pool, sauna, yoga and Pilates studio, gymnasium, private dining facilities, cinema lounge, and dedicated surfcraft storage.

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More than half of the apartments have already sold. SIERA has also opened a sales gallery for Exhale at its Chevron Island commercial premises, near its Tapestry tower and the site of its second Chevron Island apartment development, which is slated to launch in early 2027.
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SIERA kicks off construction at Northcliffe tower Exhale

Local Little Bay residents, along with buyers from premium postcodes across Sydney’s affluent Eastern Suburbs, have dominated purchases in developer-builder Urban Property Group’s first Eastern Suburbs apartment development, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/este-little-bay-jennifer-street-little-bay-nsw-2036">ESTE Little Bay</a>.

The $250 million coastal project, one of the first new developments in the area in several years, has proven particularly popular with downsizers, especially those from Coogee and Bondi. One Double Bay downsizer paid $4.7 million for a four-bedroom penthouse, setting a new local apartment price record in the process.

Buyers have been attracted to the combination of coastal tranquillity, premium design and amenity-rich neighbourhood living. The walkable village setting, along with proximity to three of Sydney’s leading golf courses, New South Wales Golf Club, St Michael’s Golf Club and The Coast Golf Club, has also been a key drawcard.

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Built across two low-rise buildings designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/hill-thalis-architecture-urban-projects-pty-ltd">Hill Thalis</a> and set along a lush, landscaped green spine, designed by leading landscape architect <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/arcadia-landscape-architecture">Arcadia</a>, ESTE Little Bay offers a collection of one, two, three and four-bedroom residences with interiors by Richards Stanisich.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/urban-property-group">Urban Property Group</a> Sales Director, Tom McIvor said the response to ESTE has been "nothing short of extraordinary."

“Buyers have been quick to recognise ESTE as a rare opportunity to invest in a coastal sanctuary that offers both seclusion and connectivity to the heart of Sydney,” McIvor said.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/srm-residential">SRM Residential</a> Senior Director, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/srm-residential">Clayton Ross</a> said the local market has responded incredibly well, driven by ESTE’s exceptional location and the rarity it offers.

“We’ve seen strong interest from a variety of buyer groups, all of whom are drawn to the exclusivity and quality of the build and construction by the 4.5-star iCIRT-rated builder / developer, Urban Property Group. There’s truly nothing else like it along Sydney’s coastline.”

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The project also includes robust buyer protections, including Resilience Insurance’s Latent Defects Insurance, providing 10 years of structural cover, and an independent iCIRT-rating of the developer.

“The iCIRT-rating adds another layer of confidence,” Ross added. “Buyers see it as a safeguard for their investment and their lifestyle.” A highlight of ESTE’s offering is its exclusive wellness amenities, including a heated rooftop infinity pool and outdoor heated spa, a state-of-the-art Technogym fitness centre, and a sauna.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/este-little-bay-jennifer-street-little-bay-nsw-2036">ESTE Little Bay</a> is topped out and is on track to complete towards the end of 2026, with residents moving in before Christmas.

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A Campbelltown home belonging to South Australian cricket legend Andrew Sincock has been listed for the first time in 30 years.
The three bedroom property at <a href="http://ecomms.raywhite.com/collect/click.aspx?u=jRYOrR8N39QzG/Nyy8oj1K1KeXrM4kTa7t6vEO6Dj4NQit3Rhkkn8Qh/5PCLh2dikg9bs6gLbI0p5vQmupxjwEcV5B2G01nDuCTY7fI8auFBObtSEHkW4eVk+a12hn98HZVQP7x3V8A=&amp;rh=ff00438cc1a8907bb9b3a763574db04f4ac5258c">3 Osborne Street</a> was designed by Carlo Dotorre.
It is being offered by Ray White Semaphore Sales Consultant Samantha Hirniak.
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Sincock was a key figure of the state cricket system as both a player and administrator.
He is the third highest wicket-taker in the Adelaide club system, a Sheffield Shield winner with South Australia in 1982 and a proud holder of the Order of Australia Medal.
Sincock won two Bradman Medals, is a former Vice President of the South Australian Cricket Association and the inaugural Chairman of the Adelaide Strikers.
“We have such wonderful memories in this house. It really has been the hub of so much fun and laughter for family and friends alike,” he said.
“I have three children as well as grandchildren and they’ve all loved taking advantage of the vast amount of space this home has. I’ve lost count of how many cricket and football matches we’ve had in the yard.
“Aside from family, the property has also hosted a number of famous sporting stars, with England cricketer Alex Hales and his father a real highlight.
“We’ve been blessed to have a home with such an exceptional open area that’s perfect for entertaining with lots of parking available for the numerous dinner parties we’ve hosted.
“There’s an external veranda and decking at the rear, and decking out the front, and we’ve been fortunate enough to enjoy the South Australian weather on those areas many times.
“There’s also a huge garage and work area so anyone wanting their own ‘man cave’ or work space will delight in how much room there is to do so.
“Unfortunately, memorable moments like taking a hat trick for South Australia against India in a tour game in Adelaide has taken its toll on the body, so it’s time for a new family to come in and begin creating similar incredible memories to the ones we’ve had.”
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Hirniak said the property would appeal to a wide array of potential buyers with its character, potential and location.
“This home really does offer the astute buyer a house with immense character and exciting future potential,” she said.
“It has a commanding facade and elevated street position and this impressive family home offers a wonderful amount of living space across multiple levels.
“The flexible floorplan boasts three bathrooms and three bedrooms, with the main bedroom offering a walk-in robe and a renovated ensuite.
“Entertainment is a real selling point with a formal lounge and a separate dining/family room with its own built-in bar that offers beautiful views.
“An abundance of fruit trees including fig, nectarine, apple, mandarins, olive trees and manicured gardens complete the package.
“Sited on approximately 869 square metres of land, it's located adjacent East Marden School within walking distance to the Paradise interchange, shopping centres and all the culinary delights this culturally diverse area has to offer.
“And if that wasn’t enough, the seller is one of South Australia’s true cricket legends. As a buyer, can you imagine telling family and friends you just bought the home of an Order of Australia Medal holder? This is such a rare opportunity.”
The property is scheduled to go under the hammer on site on Saturday 1 December at 10.30am.
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A one-day auction resulted in the sale of 22 homesites at the new Epiq masterplanned community in Lennox Head.
At the October 27 auction, lots between 640 square metres and 1074 square metres were sold from $400,000 to $595,000 for a combined $10,675,000.
Elders Real Estate Lennox Head principal Michael King said the result demonstrated the strong demand for coastal property in northern New South Wales.
"Land supply in the coastal corridor between Tweed Heads and Ballina is drying up, and at the same time the $4 billion program to upgrade the motorway connecting to this region is encouraging more people to consider living and working here," he said.
"The 22 lots that went under the hammer were among the best on offer in the Epiq Lennox Head community, many with ocean views and within proximity to a recently approved $30 million Woolworths-anchored neighbourhood shopping centre which is expected to be completed by mid 2020.
"Most of the purchasers who secured an Ocean Ridge homesite were intending owner-occupiers from Lennox Head, Ballina and surrounding areas, which indicates that locals understood the limited supply and opportunity on offer. 
"We also had half a dozen purchasers at the auction who had previously purchased in Epiq and were looking to re-invest.
"Individual homesites sold for up to $80,000 above reserve as purchasers pushed for their preferred lot, with titles expected to be available by April 2019 so most buyers are able to occupy their homes by Christmas next year."
Clarence Property Managing Director Peter Fahey said Epiq Lennox Head had achieved a one-day sellout for the majority of its previous land stages, with more than $83 million in property sold to date at the community.
"Stages one, two and three, comprising a total 260 homesites, also sold in one day under a ballot system, with names drawn out of a barrel to provide equal opportunity for registered purchasers to secure their preferred lot at market price," he said.
"For Ocean Ridge we opted for an auction-style event due to the limited number of premium lots available and the strong demand for seaside homesites close to amenities like parks, shopping centres and schools.
"The success of Ocean Ridge has prompted us to considering releasing another small stage of premium homesites with ocean views in the coming months for those who missed out in the recent auction."
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Lennox Head community Epiq sells 22 homesites in one-day auction

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The REIV is expecting about 270 auctions in 161 suburbs this weekend, lower the normal given the Spring racing carnival.
The top auction locations this week are Craigieburn (10) and Rosebud (7), followed by Belmont and Frankston with six and five auctions respectively.
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Next weekend the auctions pick up when on there will be 1190 auctions.
The there will be a 17/18 November peak with 1430 auctions.
In three weeks’ time, 24/25 November, the auctions slip back to 1020 auctions.
A three bedroom Craigieburn house has been scheduled for auction on November 3 with $400,000 to $440,000 hopes (pictured above).
Situated at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-craigieburn-129519378" target="_blank">36 Cimberwood Drive</a>, the low maintenance home consists of lounge room, open plan kitchen, dining, three large bedrooms with BIRs, central bright bathroom and car space..
It is centrally located close to several schools, main Craigieburn shopping centres and other general living amenities including transport.
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Another example in Craigieburn is a four bedroom house priced at $550,000 to $605,000 (pictured above).
It also has been scheduled for going under the hammer on November 3.
The house situated at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-craigieburn-129206942" target="_blank">32 Montpellier Crescent</a> features two living areas, four generous-sized bedrooms, modern kitchen and alfresco with landscaped garden and great sized back yard.
It is located close to local schools, public transport, parkland and Craigieburn central shopping centre.
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Spring racing carnival triggers Melbourne auction dip

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Adelaide clearances rates are slightly lower across both houses and units compared to last spring, according to CoreLogic.
It suggests 658 houses have been taken to market across Adelaide so far this spring with 61.3% selling, which is only slightly lower than the 62.5% last year when a higher 710 auctions were held over the same period.
Units have seen 11 fewer auctions held year on year, with 46.3% selling, compared to the 49.1% sold last year.
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Brisbane has seen 894 houses and 99 units taken to auction so far this spring, according to CoreLogic. 
CoreLogic found Brisbane was returning a clearance rate over the period of 40.8% and 34.1% respectively, which is lower than over the same period last year.
Last year 1,055 houses across Brisbane went under the hammer and 46.2% cleared, and 43.3% of the 121 units that went to auction sold.
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The final two government-owned Millers Point properties are set to go under the hammer.
The marketing for the properties at 65 and 69 Lower Fort Street has commenced, with an auction date scheduled for November 3.
Split over four levels, the terraces date to circa 189 and are heritage listed.
The last remaining properties in the Millers Point program are expected to attract strong interest due to their size, location and heritage significance.
So far, $513 million worth of properties have been offloaded by McGrath since the Millers Point Sales Program began in 2014. 
The properties are being marketed by McGrath’s Lorraine Crawford and Peter Starr of McGrath Edgecliff.
Crawford said they offered an opportunity to purchase an original home of rich architectural heritage in a unique part of Sydney
“They offer a restoration opportunity that will reward buyers with an enviable lifestyle in a highly sought-after location,” she said.
“Millers Point continues to evolve as a fashionable address, attracting a diverse range of buyers from home owners to investors.
“Previous purchasers have recently completed their renovations and the precinct has developed a real sense of community as owner occupiers appreciate the attractive lifestyle of living in such a special part of the city.” 
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<a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://www.mcgrath.com.au/buy/house/nsw/sydney-cbd/millers-point/387286?preview=24736a35-9c5c-4b73-ba97-1796da0d519d" target="_blank">65 Lower Fort Street</a>, Millers Point, NSW (pictured above)
Guide $2,600,000 - $2,800,000
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<a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://www.mcgrath.com.au/buy/house/nsw/sydney-cbd/millers-point/386259?preview=590aa250-2cdc-4133-8f0e-bf2e33793b22" target="_blank">69 Lower Fort Street</a>, Millers Point, NSW (pictured above)
Guide $2,600,000 - $2,800,000
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Final two Millers Point properties on the market 

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With such low activity in Victoria this week, the busiest suburbs for auctions are for the first time in a while NSW, with Mosman topping the list with 19 scheduled auctions over the week, according to CoreLogic Data.
This is followed by Randwick (13), Bellevue Hill (11) and Port Macquarie (10).
The combined capital cities are expecting 65 per cent fewer homes taken to market this week, with half the nation host to an upcoming public holiday, combined with both the NRL and AFL grand finals being held over the weekend, it looks to be a quiet week for the auction markets.
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There are 846 capital city auctions currently being tracked by CoreLogic this week, down from the 2,404 held last week and lower than the 969 auctions held over the same week last year. Sydney is set to be the busiest auction market this week, with 586 homes scheduled to go under the hammer, down on the 851 auctions held as at final results last week, and only slightly lower than the 607 held one year ago.
The most notable decrease in activity will be in Melbourne, where a very subdued 64 auctions are scheduled this week; a 94.5 per cent drop in volumes from last week’s 1,161 auctions held. The lower activity this week is not unusual, we historically see activity plummet over what is the grand final weekend each year. Over the same week last year 122 auctions took place across the city.
Brisbane is expected to be the second busiest capital city this week, with 80 scheduled auctions, however this is lower than last week’s 124 auctions.
The remaining capital cities are all expected to see a lower volume of auctions week-on-week, with the exception of Tasmania where activity will remain steady.
Indicative of the relatively busy weekend in Mosman is 207 Raglan Street (pictured above).
The three bedroom two bathroom home is set on 461 sqm.
The change in median prices in Mosman over the past five years is 82% according to CoreLogic.
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Another home going to auction this weekend is 35 Shadforth Street, Mosman (pictured above).
The five bedroom two bathroom home is marketed as "a house of immense charm and casual elegance."
The 500 sqm holding was built in 1915 and last sold for for $2.15 million in early 2009.
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Subdued auction activity as AFL and NRL Grand Finals take the spotlight

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The busiest suburbs for auctions this week continue to be those in Victoria.
Reservoir tops the list with 20 homes scheduled for auction, followed closely by Balwyn North (17), Bentleigh East (15) and Cheltenham (13).
So far the 2018 "Spring selling season" has seen volumes remain relatively steady with just 1,882 auctions this week, down from last weeks 1,916.
Comparing activity to the same week last year, volumes are down 25 per cent on the 2,510 auctions held one year ago.
Indicative of this strong auction turnout in Reservoir is <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-reservoir-129105542" target="_blank">69 Hickford Street</a>, Reservoir (pictured above).
The three bedroom two bathroom house goes to auction this Saturday and comes with a price guide of $880,000 to $920,000.
Set on a 799 sqm block the home last sold in 1994 for $211,000.
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Another example of this strong showing is <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-reservoir-129105250" target="_blank">9 Eisenhower Street</a>, Reservoir (pictured above).
This two bedroom, 1 bathroom house is set on 611 sqm.
It goes to auction with an indicative price guide of $600,000 to $660,000.
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Reservoir reclaims top spot for auction activity this week: CoreLogic 

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Some Sydney areas are managing to buck the trend of a weakening property market.
While the average clearance rate in Sydney was 48.2 per cent in August, the northern beaches proved to be the most resilient region with a rate of  63.1 per cent.
The city, the east and the lower north shore markets also bucked the trends with their clearance rates of 61.6 per cent and 61.1 per cent, respectively.
At the other end of the scale, the Central Coast registered the lowest clearance rate for the month, at 27.1 per cent. 
Indicative, a Cromer four bedroom single level house has been sold at auction for $1.675 million (pictured above).
Privately positioned well back from the street, the house at<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-cromer-129032802" target="_blank"> 47 Toronto Avenue</a> combines modern design and classic Queenslander-style.
It comes with open plan living/dining, sleek island kitchen, master wing with built in, four other bedrooms, and media restreat or second living area. 
It is close to village shops, schools, city bus and only minutes to beaches. 
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Another sale in August was a Curl Curl four bedroom house which was traded for $3.8 million (pictured above).
Designed by Gremmo Homes, the beachside house at<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-curl+curl-128689018" target="_blank"> 4A Adina Rd</a> comprises of four generous bedrooms, expansive kitchen, two separate living/lounge areas, and covered alfresco dining and BBQ area.
Additional features include a separate study or fifth bedroom, double garage with internal access and in-ground swimming pool.
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A Frenchs Forest four bedroom house situated on a 700sqm of level land has been recently sold for $1.703 million (pictured above).
The modern family home at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-frenchs+forest-129098766" target="_blank">10 Mimosa St</a> comes with four generous sized bedrooms, new gas kitchen, spacious lounge and dining, and covered alfresco. 
Other features include in-ground pool, ducted underfloor heating, and secured front gate. 
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A current listing is a Forestville four bedroom freestanding townhouse with a price guide of $1.25 million (pictured above). 
The three-storey townhouse at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-townhouse-nsw-forestville-129090878" target="_blank">14/24-26 Forestville Avenue</a> offers four double-sized bedrooms, extra play/study room, bright living and dining area, well-appointed kitchen and covered private courtyard. 
It is within a short distance to Forestville Primary School and local Forestville shopping centre. 
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The Northern Beaches topped Sydney region bucking trend of weak auctions this August

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The first weekend of September saw far fewer auction listings and even fewer willing sellers than the opening salvo of spring last year.
But an Abbotsford veggie garden, with chook pens, water tank and a shed, attracted three bidders to fetch $1.26 million.
The <a id="x_mcntLPlnk228144" class="x_mcntOWAAutoLink" href="https://www.realestateview.com.au/real-estate/100-little-charles-street-abbotsford-vic/property-details-sold-residential-12031724/" target="_blank" data-auth="NotApplicable">305sqm potential building site</a> (pictured above) had been in the Harold family since 1936, when the now rare patch of greenery was located next door to their former shoe factory.
The building family buyer will construct townhouses with views back towards the Melbourne CBD skyline.
It had been given $1.1 million to $1.2 million price guidance.
The weekend national tally was 1,752 capital city auction listings, a decrease on last week’s 1,915 auction offerings on the final Saturday of winter.
It was substantially lower than over the same time last year when 2,074 homes went to auction.
The lower week-on-week volumes returned a preliminary auction clearance rate of 58.2 per cent, up at this stage on the 54.6 per cent final clearance rate over the week prior.
But after late results the final clearance rate will likely revise lower, according to CoreLogic auction analyst Kevin Brogan.
This time last year the success rate was 66.4 percent. 
It has been tracking in the low to mid 50 per cent range each week since May this year, Brogan said.
"The softness continues into spring," AMP Capital senior economist Shane Oliver noted.
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Melbourne's top recorded sale was in Toorak when <a id="x_mcntLPlnk578315" class="x_mcntOWAAutoLink" href="https://www.realestateview.com.au/real-estate/12-edzell-avenue-toorak-vic/property-details-sold-residential-12033318/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable">12 Edzell Avenue</a> (pictured above) sold for $3.68 million through Marshall White.
It last sold in 1999 at $770,000.
The English style 1932 maisonette residence had pre-auction price guidance of $2.75 million to $2.85 million, with Domain reporting it was $680,000 over its reserve.
A South Yarra property sold at an undisclosed price post-auction after being passed in at $4,010,000 through Kay &amp; Burton, understood to be $4,150,000.
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The <a id="x_mcntLPlnk777465" class="x_mcntOWAAutoLink" href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-south+yarra-129007418" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable">32 Avoca Street offering</a> (pictured above) attracted just the one bidder.
It had last sold at $3.02 million in 2014. The price guide was $4 million to $4.25 million.
Melbourne's top offering at <a id="x_mcntLPlnk289393" class="x_mcntOWAAutoLink" href="https://www.realestateview.com.au/real-estate/12-hill-street-toorak-vic/property-details-buy-residential-12034429/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable">12 Hill Street Toorak</a> was passed in on a $6.7 million vendor bid. The Tudor style home is now listed at $7,195,000.
Its pre-auction price guidance for the five bedroom, three bathroom house had been $6.7 million to $7.37 million.
Last traded at $3.9 million in 2007, it has been a $1900 a week rental.
There were at least 18 no bidder prestige auctions, according to the Melbourne buyers' agent Mal James.
Melbourne was host to 810 auctions returning a preliminary clearance rate of 59.1 per cent, compared to last week when 56.5 per cent of the 899 auctions cleared.
One year ago, there were 976 auctions held in Melbourne, returning a much higher clearance rate of 71.3 per cent.
There were 662 auctions held in Sydney returning a preliminary auction clearance rate of 58.6 per cent.
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Last week there were 721 auctions held with 53.2 percent successful, while this time last year, 65.5 per cent of the 779 auctions held were successful.
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The highest auction sale was <a id="x_mcntLPlnk555572" class="x_mcntOWAAutoLink" href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-northbridge-128986198" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable">24 Narooma Road, Northbridge</a> (pictured above) which sold for $4,460,000 through Richardson and Wrench.
The modern five bedroom home was constructed since the 765 sqm block sold three years ago for $2,450,000.
But there was no sale nearby when there was just one registered bidder for the five-bedroom home at <a id="x_mcntLPlnk9409" class="x_mcntOWAAutoLink" href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-northbridge-128968670" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable">11 Dalkeith, Street Northbridge</a>, which now has a $3.8 million asking price.
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<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-queenscliff-128949562" target="_blank">One of Queenscliff's finest trophy homes</a> (pictured above) sold pre-auction for $12 million through Jake Rowe Partners agents Jake Rowe and Nathan Tse.
They had an $11 million to $12 million guide, with it sold within days of its first open for inspection.
Renovated since last traded for $3.8 million in 2008, the tri-level home on its 805 sqm Pavilion Street block has five bedrooms, five bathrooms and two home offices.
The lounge with gas log fireplaces, and the glass framed dining and living rooms flow to seaside terraces featuring a fire-pit and heated plunge pool.
Across the smaller auction markets, the highest preliminary clearance rate was recorded in Canberra where 63.3 per cent of auctions were successful, followed closely by Adelaide where 61.7 per cent of homes sold.
Brisbane, where the clearance rate was the nation's weakest at 45.9 percent, had the nation's cheapest sale.
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It was $210,000 for a two bedroom townhouse at <a id="x_mcntLPlnk300916" class="x_mcntOWAAutoLink" href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-townhouse-qld-capalaba-128919906" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable">11/30 Holland Crescent, Capalaba</a> (pictured above).
It had sold at $166,000 in 2003.
It has been for sale three times over recent years seeking $300,000.
Its most recent asking rental was $330 a week.
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